Kubota Tractor Technical Survey

[rScotty]

Agree, if they offered an engine with less computer inputs I would pay more for it.

That goes for me too. I would actually be willing to pay more for a machine featuring simplicity, durability, and fixability than for the same model with more computer controlled electronics.
The reason we haven't bought a new machine in the last 10 years is because we got tired of looking at new tractors that seemed likely to be more work to maintain than our older ones.
rScotty

 

[BX23S-1]

I would give them 1 warning, by just taking 1 finger from them, to public shame them. The second time, the complete hand. LOL

I`m good with that.... lol

 

[Hay Dude]

That goes for me too. I would actually be willing to pay more for a machine featuring simplicity, durability, and fixability than for the same model with more computer controlled electronics.
The reason we haven't bought a new machine in the last 10 years is because we got tired of looking at new tractors that seemed likely to be more work to maintain than our older ones.
rScotty

Yep, all pre tier 4 for me, except for my truck.
Gotta wonder where things are headed and if we will be permitted to keep them.

 

[BX23S-1]

I never loose any sleep over equipment theft. Everything is insured against loss and mischief. If they (thief) wants it that bad, take it.

People refuse to fix the problem, but are always willing to just throw more money at the problem.
And we wonder why insurance premiums just keeps going up and up.

So, how does this help those who cant afford all the inflated insurance anymore.

 

[BX23S-1]

Yep, all pre tier 4 for me, except for my truck.
Gotta wonder where things are headed and if we will be permitted to keep them.

They are going to price us right out of buying them.

 

[Hay Dude]

People refuse to fix the problem, but are always willing to just throw more money at the problem.
And we wonder why insurance premiums just keeps going up and up.

So, how does this help those who cant afford all the inflated insurance anymore.

I think the point being made is that times have changed. The days of shooting someone dead for attempting to steal your tractor are coming to an end. Politicians have made shooting people for theft more felonious for the person protecting their property.
I agree with you that it creates a situation where its almost as if were supposed to turn our heads while our things are stolen and hope the authorities catch the thief and insurance buys us a replacement.
I dont agree with that philosophy and I wholeheartedly agree that insurance premiums are crazy high. I have only a few fairly minor claims over the last 30 years and my insurance is 5x what it was in 2000.

 

[Hay Dude]

They are going to price us right out of buying them.

More concerned they will force a cease & desist for non compliant, older equipment for the sake of environmental issues, but yeah PaPow, these new diesel trucks have gone up way more than most of our wages have.

 

[dstig1]

Dual cup holders!

One refrigerated
&
One heated!

I had a rental Chrysler 300 that actually had those. The 2 front cupholders in the console were heated/cooled with a button push. Had to be a Pelteir junction to be able to do both like that. It wasn't powerful enough to make something cold, but it helped keep a soda bottle cold that started that way pretty well.

 

[5030]

More concerned they will force a cease & desist for non compliant, older equipment for the sake of environmental issues, but yeah PaPow, these new diesel trucks have gone up way more than most of our wages have.

Kind of did that shot already with big trucks. You cannot buy a glider and install a pre 4 engine anymore. You cannot plate it. Got a buddy with a Cat NZ engine on a skid that is about to do just that. I'm sure he has connections however.

 

[5030]

I had a rental Chrysler 300 that actually had those. The 2 front cupholders in the console were heated/cooled with a button push. Had to be a Pelteir junction to be able to do both like that. It wasn't powerful enough to make something cold, but it helped keep a soda bottle cold that started that way pretty well.

My wife's Burb (LTZ) has that in addition to heated and cooled seats and steering wheel.